Waves PAZ Analyzer

Waves PAZ Analyzer - Comprehensive Audio Visualization Analyzer | Precisely Master Every Detail of Your Mix

The Waves PAZ Analyzer is a powerful and extremely accurate professional audio analyzer that provides irreplaceable visual data feedback for your mixing and mastering workflow. In audio engineering, the deeper your understanding of sound, the better the final product. The PAZ Analyzer was created for this very purpose, transforming abstract auditory perceptions into clear, quantifiable graphical information, allowing you to intuitively "see" the essence of your sound and make more precise judgments and adjustments. Whether you're checking the balance of the frequency response, analyzing the width and distribution of the stereo image, or monitoring dynamics and levels, this tool is an indispensable asset in your Digital Audio Workstation.

This comprehensive analysis tool is more than just a spectrum analyzer; it integrates frequency analysis, a stereo positioning vectorscope, a phase correlation meter, and Peak/RMS level meters into one package. For mixing and mastering engineers striving for perfection, the PAZ Analyzer provides all the data needed to make critical decisions. You can use it to identify problematic resonant frequencies, check for mono compatibility, avoid phase cancellation issues, and ensure your tracks meet the loudness standards of target platforms. It's not just a diagnostic tool but the ultimate mixing tool for optimizing your work and enhancing sonic quality. Especially in the final mastering stage, it helps you achieve a transparent, wide, and dynamically balanced final product.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Full-Range Spectrum Analysis
Provides a real-time, high-resolution spectrogram, allowing you to clearly see the energy distribution across all frequencies, from low to high. You can quickly identify issues like frequency buildup, harsh resonant points, or low-end rumble, enabling precise corrections with an EQ to ensure clarity and balance in your mix.

Precise Stereo Image Monitoring
Using its vectorscope, the PAZ Analyzer intuitively displays the width, distribution, and balance of your stereo field. You can easily determine if your mix is too wide, too narrow, or skewed to one side, and ensure that important elements (like lead vocals and kick drums) are solidly centered. It's a key tool for creating an immersive listening experience.

Real-Time Phase & Level Monitoring
The built-in Phase Correlation Meter displays the phase relationship between the left and right channels in real-time, helping you avoid issues like thinning sound or mono incompatibility caused by phase cancellation. Simultaneously, high-precision Peak and RMS level meters allow you to keep track of your track's dynamic range and overall loudness at all times.

Lightweight & Modular Design
You can choose to load the full PAZ Analyzer interface to view all analysis graphs simultaneously, or you can load individual components (like the frequency analyzer, stereo position display, or level meters) separately to save screen real estate and system resources for a more flexible workflow.

Data Export & Analysis
The PAZ Analyzer allows you to save analysis results as a text file, which is very helpful for academic research, teaching, or projects that require detailed audio reports. You can capture spectrum snapshots at specific moments for later comparison and in-depth analysis.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Processing Precision: 64-bit floating point
• Channel Modes: Mono and Stereo
• Latency: 0 ms (Zero Latency)
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Mac System Requirements:
  • Operating System: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
  • CPU: Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple M1, M2, M3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum (1600x1200 recommended)
• Windows System Requirements:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (22H2), Windows 11 (22H2)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon or AMD Quad-Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum (1600x1200 recommended)